Table 1.
Park and neighborhood-level characteristics of study parks across low-income neighborhoods in Los Angeles (N=48)
| Mean | Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Park Neighborhood Characteristicsa | ||
| Percent of households in poverty | 27% | 14 – 41% |
| Population within 1 mile of park | 52,310 | 25,530 – 133,123 |
| Park Characteristics | ||
| Size (in acres) | 8 | 2 – 26 |
| Park Observations (over 12 days, 3 observation periods per day) | ||
| Average number of park users observed per park | 3,079 | 368 – 7,566 |
| Percent male park users | 65% | 57% – 76% |
| Number of observed organized activity sessions | 20 | 4 – 65 |
a
Derived from 2010 Census; based on a 1-mile radius from the park recreation center address.